Yesterday was your first day for school ever.  Your first day of Junior Kindergarten.  You have been so exctied about this day for a long, long time.  Last year this time you were already watching the school buses drive by our house and wishing you were on it.  You have been begging me for months to go on a bus and to go to school.  It has been a long awaited time for you!
So, we got your Rapunzel backpack and lunchbag which you desperately wanted for school and packed them all up the night before.  You helped me make your lunch too.  You were jumping with excitement as I told you "Just one more sleep". 
You got yourself dressed and out on the front porch we waited together.  I asked you if you'd miss me.  You said "no".  I asked if you were excited, "Yes".  If you were scared, "No".  You couldn't wait!  And then we saw the bus coming.  I could see your excitement and for the first time ever, I could see you trying to contain yourself from screaming and jumping for joy.  It was so cute and I was so very excited for you!  I was happy that you were going because I know it's what you need right now.  Of course I missed you but I knew you'd be having fun and you are thriving to learn more than I can give you right now.  Kaiyah missed you a lot.  She wanted to go with you...but off on the bus you went and we waved goodbye to you.  What a big girl you have become.  This has happened SO fast.  You amaze me.  You have such a strength about you that's undeniable.  Challenging at times but sure will be amazing to see worked out in you as you continue to grow.
Now...here is where Mommy had a melt down....I was waiting outside for your bus to come...and there it was!  I had my phone out to take a picture of you getting out.  But, no Madison.  I got on the bus thinking maybe you fell asleep.  I searched the bus up and down the isle calling your name.  No Madison!  Now the panic sunk in.  The bus driver was on the radio calling the school...and it was a LONG wait to hear back.  And finally a lady's voice came on the radio - another bus driver saying, "I have a Princess 1 on my bus but there are no parents at my last stop, etc"  So, she was directed to  your stop...and there you were.  The last one on the bus.  You were put on the wrong bus!  Oh, but it scared your Mommy so much!  I broke down after I got you inside...so, sorry about my tears as I'm sure you didn't understand all that! 
But you had a wonderful day and made new friends.  I love you and can't wait to see what this year will bring for you.  You are a blessing to this family!